The first impression is rather ambivalent. Cheap processing and manufacturing in Vietnam. Black and color cartridge should be used separately. No USB cable and no paper drip tray available. Have dismantled the old Lexmark printer using the USB cable and the drip tray. Fits both the PIXMA. Problem solved ... !!! The device under Windows 8 is a no brainer and for each lay a breeze. The editing tools are clear and not particularly extensive. The first print after 10 minutes means nothing stood in the way. Letters and printouts come quickly and are fine. The first photo from this year's Algarve holiday in the mode "HIGH" and printed: WOW !!! So a photo quality, I did not expect, TOP! The replacement cartridges cost together (MEDIMAX) 34.99. The future is hopefully slightly cheaper via Internet. CONCLUSION: For a printer in the lower price segment than adequate. I print off every now and then a few letters the tax return and a few travel photos from. I do not need more. For more demanding, I would have to spend a few euros more.